Database Replication Engineer
DXC Technology
Database Replication Engineer
DXC Technology
Global IT services for enterprise modernization
Job Description:
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and support end-to-end data replication pipelines across:
IMS (z/OS) → IBM CDC → SQL Server → cloud platforms
Deploy database and application changes into Production environments
Administer and support:
SQL Server replication
IBM InfoSphere CDC (IDR) replication processes
Analyze and implement schema and structural changes across systems
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and synchronization across all environments
Troubleshoot and resolve replication failures and performance issues
Build and maintain SQL Server database links across environments
Operational Ownership
Assume full responsibility for an existing, production-critical environment
Operate with minimal oversight, using existing documentation and knowledge transfer inputs
Maintain and enhance process documentation and runbooks for repeatable operations
Critical Complexity (Core of the Role)
The most complex responsibility involves managing schema-level changes originating in IMS systems, which must propagate through multiple layers:
IMS table/structure changes
IBM CDC replication configuration updates
SQL Server replication changes
Downstream cloud data impacts
These changes require coordinated updates across all environments and replication processes, with high risk of data inconsistency if not properly executed.
Required Technical Skills
Core Database Platforms
SQL Server (strong experience, including replication)
Oracle database knowledge
IMS (z/OS) – functional familiarity
Replication Technologies
IBM InfoSphere CDC (IDR) Replication
SQL Server Replication (transactional/merge/snapshot)
Multi-hop replication architectures
Languages
T-SQL
SQL*Plus
Tools
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
IBM IDR Management Console (Windows)
Toad / SQL Developer
ServiceNow
Notepad++ or equivalent for the file text searches
IBM Infosphere Classic Data Architect.
Operating Systems
Linux tools (via PuTTY or equivalent)
Windows server tools
Additional Capabilities
Building SQL Server DB links across environments
Understanding cross-platform data flows (mainframe → distributed → cloud)
Candidate Profile
Senior-level hands-on replication engineer / DBA hybrid (L9 expectation)
Able to independently take over responsibilities from a transitioning resource
Comfortable working in a low-oversight, high-accountability environment
Strong ownership mindset for single-threaded, client-critical functions
Able to quickly understand and operate within an existing, mature environment
Detail-oriented with strong awareness of cross-system change impacts
Capable of working with limited SME backup and evolving documentation
Success Profile
The ideal candidate will:
Maintain stable, reliable replication operations
Execute changes with precision across interconnected systems
Reduce dependency on individual knowledge by improving documentation and repeatability
Provide continuity of service following the retirement of a key resource
Work Environment:
Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Work Environment: On-site, five days a week in Burns Harbor, Indiana
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Global IT services for enterprise modernization
DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, helping them manage and modernize mission-critical systems. It offers consulting, system integration, and managed services that are typically delivered under long-term contracts. The core offering is the Enterprise Technology Stack, which modernizes IT infrastructure, optimizes data architectures, and ensures security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. By applying this stack, DXC helps clients run reliable and scalable IT operations while migrating workloads to the cloud and strengthening data governance. The company differentiates itself with a global reach, a large Fortune 500 client base, and a track record of long-term partnerships, coupled with commitments to sustainability and corporate responsibility. The goal is to be a trusted partner that enables enterprises to operate, secure, and evolve their IT environments efficiently and effectively.
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